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A winery, tasting room and restaurant, Black Estate is famous not only for its organic and biodynamic wines but its refreshing approach to food. Locally sourced and organic produce gets turned into seasonal lunches every day of the week. Make sure you grab a seat on the deck above the vines, and while you’re at it, check out their rad little shop selling everything from cookbooks and tea towels to Chemex coffee makers and Sans skin products. If you can’t make it out to their North Canterbury restaurant, you’ll find their wines at leading fine wine retailers in town.
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LATITUDE & LONGITUDE 43.53000° S, 172.6203° E POPULATION 341,469 (2013)
LUX ESPRESSO WHERE PHONE
66 Gloucester Street (03) 366 3104
WHERE PHONE
3 Garlands Road (03) 381 1568
BLUE SMOKE
WHERE 3 Garlands Road PHONE (03) 389 5544
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C4 COFFEE CO WHERE 278 Tuam Street PHONE (03) 366 7370
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It’s all about coffee at this specialist roastery and café. The team at C4 source, roast and brew their speciality coffee under one roof. The lunch menu features a selection of bagels, sandwiches, sweets and salads, plus soup in winter. Head to their website for their mail order coffee service too.
INFINITE DEFINITE
WHERE Re:START, Cashel PHONE (03) 371 7465
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Stocking some of the best local and international designers around, Infinite Definite is a stylish clothing boutique. Expect a curated selection of over 60 womenswear and menswear brands including Kowtow, Norse Projects, Georgia Alice and Moreporks.
ORLEANS
TOTAL BODY CONCEPT
Lane, 89 Lichfield Street PHONE (03) 365 7312
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WHERE 188 Salisbury Street PHONE (03) 377 5430
MEXICO
WHERE 201 Manchester PHONE (03) 374 5422
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WHERE 241 Moorhouse PHONE (03) 366 3893
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LITTLE POMS
BLOODY MARY’S
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This neighbourhood café is all about good food made by Christchurch’s talented producers and artisans. Expect to see the likes of Grizzly Bagel, Le Panier, Zany Zeus halloumi, Peter Timbs bacon and C4 coffee on the menu, along with loads of vegetarian options.
NOBLE AND SAVAGE WHERE Level
1, 10 Welles Street PHONE 027 587 8589
The National is a dealer gallery exhibiting a carefully curated selection of some of the most spectacular contemporary jewellery and objects you’ll find this side of the equator. Works by jewellers and ceramic artists sit neatly on the walls, in drawers and atop white tables.
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120 Hereford Street & 113 Riccarton Road PHONE (03) 377 8462 & (03) 379 2882 WHERE
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Famous as one of the city’s best independent bookshops, Scorpio has an extensive range of books covering a variety of genres. They also have an impressive selection of local and international magazines and, as well, host some great literary events.
THE MONDAY ROOM WHERE 367 Moorhouse PHONE (03) 377 5262
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The Monday Room has new owners and is now all about great brunches and dinners. Coffee by Lyttelton Coffee Company, a wine list featuring bio dynamic and organic Waipara wines and cocktails, all feature. Look out for their amazing dessert menu too!
THE BICYCLE THIEF WHERE 136 Old Tai Tapu Road PHONE (03) 322 4731
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An old favourite with locals, this Italian-style bistro is famous for their pizzas, polenta fries and international wine list. Set in the heart of the countryside just outside of Tai Tapu, here you are surrounded by rolling hills, lush green grass and the sound of silence, offering the perfect respite from the city.
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City Art Depot has all your art needs covered. The gallery hosts an inspiring exhibition programme of leading local artists, including Julia Croucher and Francis van Hout. As a conservation framing workshop, CAD also offers custom-made frames and art installation services.
CAFFEINE LABORATORY HQ WHERE 1 New Regent PHONE 021 104 9498
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KĀKANO CAFÉ AND COOKERY SCHOOL WHERE 100 Peterborough Street PHONE 027 4760 204
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Feeding and educating the community about food, Kakano is a brand new garden, workshop space and café in the central city. This social enterprise is all about maintaining sustainable connections through whanau, organic and ethical food and the land, and is helping Christchurch folk make changes in our food culture.
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It’s all about excellent espresso and a quality brunch, lunch and dinner menu at Caffeine Laboratory. The compact interior space is fitted out in raw timber, giving a fresh and clean look, and we like the friendly service too. Sit inside or dine al fresco-style on the famous street.
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A New-York style steakhouse right here in Christchurch. Featuring a bar, restaurant, whiskey lounge, chef’s table and breakfast buffet, there’s a dining experience for everyone. A must try is the prime rib, available Wednesday and Saturday and carved at your table.
SCORPIO BOOKS
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Playing host to a carefully curated selection of over 50 shops, restaurants and bars, The Tannery is an ornate, Victorian-style shopping arcade featuring owneroperated speciality shops from fashion, homewares and design, to books, antiques, a yoga studio, day spa and florist.
WHERE 30 Latimer Square PHONE (03) 943 5937
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A Christchurch-based loose-leaf tea company, serving up unique and flavourful blends. Tea the way it should be. Purchase their delightful tea direct from their website or from a number of cafés including XCHC and Supreme Supreme.
WHERE 96 Disraeli Street PHONE (03) 365 3811
POMEROY’S BREWERY INN
WHERE 294 Kilmore Street PHONE (03) 366 5808
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Dose is a perfect lunchtime café. If you’re after something a little special, check out Dose’s ‘Lunch Ideas’ menu featuring karaage fried chicken, Spanish beans and amazing pork and chive gyoza (dumplings).
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If you’re a cheese lover, then this is the place for you. Take your pick from a mighty fine selection of international and local cheeses, along with chutneys, jams and handmade breads and pastries to match.
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THE TANNERY WHERE 3 Garlands Road PHONE (0800) 4TANNERY
Pomeroys has been the catalyst of the Christchurch craft beer scene for years, with its changing blackboard showcasing over 31 beers on offer. Their seasonal menu consists of comforting English-pub style dishes with ingredients sourced locally.
This plush bar and restaurant is all about good Argentinean cuisine, craft beer and exceptional G&Ts. Relax on the grass or, if you’re feeling active, play games on the manicured croquet lawn.
77 Tuam Street & 295 Blenheim Road PHONE (03) 943 2112 & (03) 343 1999
CANTERBURY CHEESEMONGER
WHERE 301 Montreal Street PHONE (03) 379 0075
Montreal Street 943 8547
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Total Body Concept cuts a striking first impression with their purposebuilt clinic. This place is all about holistic and professional skincare delivered using some of the world’s best laser technology. They do amazing facials and massages too.
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Painted in distinctive burgundy red and decked out with vibrant street art, Mexico is famous for their casual dining, fast service and authentic Mexican street food. Make the most of their new summer menu and the 10 famous flavours of the new Frida’s Margaritas range.
Orleans celebrates the culture and diversity of New Orleans so expect a fun, high octane dining option in the central city. Try their new menu which features their famous mainstay ... waffles with fried chicken.
WHERE 292 Kilmore Street PHONE (03) 365 1523
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A live music venue playing host to some of the best local and international musicians from Wednesday to Sunday. Try their soul food, 17th century steamship boiler BBQ in the courtyard, craft beer, wines and cocktails.
WHERE Strange’s
POLO BAR AND RESTAURANT
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For clothes with a conscience head down to the store with a commitment to NZ manufactured wares using sustainable business and environmental practices. Five percent of Chalkydigits’ shop sales is earmarked for conservation projects in NZ.
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Occupying the ground floor of CoCA Gallery sits Lux Espresso, a café that exists to provide quality coffee, breakfast and lunch. Open seven days a week, Lux is a place that embraces simplicity. Here they serve Allpress Brownsmill organic espresso, and if coffee’s not your thing, try one of their healthy juices and smoothies. The inclusive gallery-café space is modern, sunny and warm, and a fitting partnership between the contemporary art gallery and a provider of superb service, coffee and food.
CHALKYDIGITS
ABOUT CHRISTCHURCH
WHERE The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road PHONE (03) 389 8113
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Get your stretch on at this intimate yoga studio in The Tannery. The serene setting, empowering classes and friendly teachers offer a unique yoga experience. If you’re new to the practice then sign up for two weeks of unlimited classes for $25!